While original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will be releasing his new album, Space Invader, on August 19th, the six stringer is already discussing his next project, which will be covers album.
Frehley reveals that he already has guest musicians such as Lita Ford, Slash and Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready lined up, but there that there is someone very special he would like to ask to appear on this CD.
“I was thinking of asking [KISS bassist/vocalist] Gene [Simmons] to play bass on one track, and I’m not going to say which one. That’ll be a surprise,” Ace told VH1 Radio Network‘s Dave Basner.
When asked by VH1 Radio Network if he thinks Gene would accept his invitation, Frehley said, “I think he’d consider it. I don’t know if he’d do it. Maybe [KISS guitarist/vocalist] Paul [Stanley] won’t let him. Who knows?”
Ace’s version of Steve Miller’s, The Joker, was recently released online and can be heard here.
Accept will release their new album Blind Rage on August 19th (from the previously announced date of August 15th) through Nuclear Blast Records.
NPR is premiering the new song Final Journey, saying, “it is surprising to hear Edvard Grieg’s Morning Mood in the last minutes of Final Journey, especially pitting Grieg’s theme that conjures spring and new-ness to a song about death.” Watch the NPR premiere of Final Journey below.
Accept have also streamed Stampede from Blind Rage. Click here to hear the song.
Accept will perform a series of exclusive U.S. live performances including shows in Las Vegas (Sept. 13th) and NYC (Sept. 14th) as well as a show at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA (Sept. 12th) where the band will be joined by special guests Metal Church and Raven, for what promises to be the most metal of evenings. The just-announced Blind Rage celebratory gigs are as follows:
Accept U.S. tour dates:
September:
11 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern (w/ Metal Church)
12 Beverly Hills, CA Saban Theatre (w/ Metal Church, Raven)
13 Las Vegas, NV Count’s Vamp’d (ACCEPT only)
14 New York, NY Gramercy Theatre (w/ Raven)
TMZ is reporting that Aerosmith has canceled several shows because drummer Joey Kramer was experiencing heart complications on August 12th.
A source close to the band tells TMZ that Kramer has had heart issues in the past. A member of the crew added that the 64-year-old will undergo heart surgery, but TMZ could not confirm that information.
The band canceled their August 13th show in Concord, California and TMZ adds that members of the crew have been told the Washington show, scheduled for August 16th, will also be cancelled.
KISS bassist and frontman Gene Simmons spoke with the Huffington Post Live where gave a few blunt tips to fellow immigrants. He insists that they must “learn to speak goddamn English” if they want to make it in America. See the video below.
56 years ago, Israeli-born Simmons immigrated to the US with his mother, and felt no need for any sort of political correctness in his explanation.
“I was welcomed by America and its people and given all the advantages of native-born children,” Simmons stated. “Which is astonishing, when you think about it, because in other countries, they would have ground me up and put me in a can of dog food. And in America I could think what I wanted to think, do as I pleased and reach for the stars.”
Getting down to specific tips, Simmons noted that a simple guideline needs to be followed. “Get rid of your accent; I did. Be a legal immigrant; I’m a legal immigrant. Come to the country, just buckle your knees a little bit, make the effort to learn the culture, assimilate to the point that you can. You’re all proud of who you are, where you come from … Great. Whatever you’re proud of, just tip your hat to America, which is the melting pot and makes it all possible. Agree to one culture that we can all communicate with and then go off and speak Swahili and Farsi and whatever you wanna talk.
I’m actually saying the thing that needs to be said, ’cause the politically correct climate is bulls–t. You don’t want to upset anybody by saying, ‘Learn to speak goddamn English.’ So, as an immigrant, I’m telling you: learn to speak goddamn English. It is the key that will unlock the keys to the kingdom.”
Also, an odd thing happened during the chat, as the interview got hijacked by the Black Lips, demanding the surrender of the KISS army. “Mr. Simmons! We’re here to tell you that the day of misogynistic, sexist rock ‘n’ roll is over! We call for the complete and utter surrender of the KISS Army. Lay down your guitars! Do you accept our terms of surrender?” the band shouted.
Gene didn’t hesitate to strike back, saying, “Yes. I surrender entirely. And I wanted to compliment your mom for the wonderful way that she designed the decorations in the basement that she lets you live in. I think it’s very attractive. I hope you get to leave your mom’s basement soon. Remember: Learn to speak English. Good education, that will help. I did it, you can too.”
After being told that the Black Lips and not merely three random guys wearing makeup and living in their mom’s basement, Simmons asked, “But they’re not black, what are they – racist? Why are they calling themselves ‘black?'”
Buckcherry’s Fuck EP will be released on August 19th. Coming off the heels of the band posting Icona Pop’s I Love It, renamed Say F–k It online, the band is now streaming the song, The Motherfucker, exclusively at Metal Hammer.
Fuck EP tracklist:
1. Somebody Fucked With Me
2. Say Fuck It
3. Motherfucker
4. I Don’t Give A Fuck
5. It’s A Fucking Disaster
6. Fist Fuck
Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has debuted The Joker, the second single from his highly anticipated solo LP Spacer Invader due out next week. The debut comes exclusively through Ultimate Classic Rock. Listen to it below.
As previously reported, Frehley will perform on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon tonight (August 12th), sitting in with The Roots for the show’s entirety.
Additionally, a one time only in-store appearance and signing at the Best Buy in Union Square, NYC will take place Tuesday August 19th at 6PM. Fans will be able to get their own copy of Space Invader signed by the space man himself. Pre-order the album on iTunes here.
Watch a video clip in which Ace discusses his new album below.
Space Invader track list:
1. Space Invader
2. Gimme A Feelin’
3. I Wanna Hold You
4. Change
5. Toys
6. Immortal Pleasures
7. Inside The Vortex
8. What Every Girl Wants
9. Past The Milky Way
10. Reckless
11. The Joker
12. Starship
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